What is the Pentatonic Scale? - Music Theory

The video tutorial introduces the concept of pentatonic scales, contrasting them with the heptatonic scales commonly used in Western music. It explains the two types of pentatonic scales: hemitonic and anhemitonic. The tutorial further delves into the major and minor pentatonic scales, illustrating their construction and relationship using examples like the C major and A minor scales. The video also highlights the use of pentatonic scales in music composition and improvisation, particularly on instruments like the piano and guitar.

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